Meeting of 14^th November 2024

Cllr McDermott requested to raise two matters:

·         An update on the road markings at Circular Road roundabout as discussed in Any Other Business on 14/11/2024

·         An update on previous sent letter regarding bus stop time table in Roscommon town.

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator advised that a Tender document is being prepared for the upgrade of the road markings at Circular Rd.   The tender will cover the Municipal District.

There has been update from Bus Éireann on the timetable.  The National Transport Authority has allocated €500,000 towards the upgrade of bus stops and this will be carried out through Active Travel.  Roscommon Town will be part of this upgrade.

Cllr Fitzmaurice raised a matter regarding safety concerns at Cloonfad Crossroads.  Can traffic lights be considered and also traffic calming measures and pedestrian crossing in the village.  Can Roads Department apply for funding?

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator advised that this junction has not been recorded as a location of interest with the TII.  In order to qualify for funding with TII, it must be a location of interest.  He will check with TII what data they have and check the timelines from reporting an accident to Gardaí, to registering with TII and will provide an update to members.

Enda Mulryan, Senior Executive Engineer advised the TII system is based on history of accident data and possibly delayed information coming from TII.

Cllr FitzmauricePROPOSED a motion that Roscommon County Council write to the Super Intendent to seek information on accidents that have happened and what data was reported to the TII from accidents at Cloonfad and request a response.  Seek clarity on what the process is.

SECONDED by Cllr Dineen.

Cllr Waldron PROPOSED a motion to write to the Minister for Environment to gather data from Insurance companies to identify accident black spots.

SECONDED by Cllr Dineen.

Cllr Fitzmaurice raised the matter of Civic Receptions.  He stated that it was up to individual people and groups to come to Councillors to request to be put forward for Civic Receptions.  Groups/Individuals should alert councillors and they do not wish to inadvertently overlook anyone.

Cllr McDermott requested clarification on a date for works commencing between Hannon’s and Golf Links Road. 

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator advised it was still at detail design stage.  The project has been allocated €45k from active Travel.  Tender will go out in 2025 and construction will commence in 2026.

Cllr Fitzmaurice expressed disappointment at the allocations awarded to Roscommon Active Travel Projects in 2025.

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator explained the Ballaghaderreen project will be complete in 2025. This will allow more projects to commence in Roscommon in 2026 and there are projects ready to commence.

Cllr Dineen asked where the €500k allocated to Bus Stop Enhancement Programme will be spent.

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator explained National Routes would be completed first and the funding will be spent on shelters and wheelchair accessible stops.

Cllr Waldron expressed disappointment that there was a small allocation under Active Travel for the Hannon’s Hotel to Golf Links Road project and asked what measures can be taken now to slow traffic and ensure safety.

Tom McDermott, Municipal District Co-ordinator confirmed this will be the next project after Ballaghaderreen is complete.